HR 7116
115th Congress
House
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Suicide Prevention Assistance Act
Introduced: November 6, 2018
Introduced by:
DeSaulnier, Mark
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Suicide Prevention Assistance Act
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to primary care offices for self-harm and suicide prevention services, including screenings. SAMHSA must also develop standards of practice for conducting such screenings.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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